Moreover, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess? this is sheer speculation, obviously? that it's just possible that Madonna, Sharon, Elle, et al might possibly, maybe, have had the teensiest bit of cosmetic surgery.

Consider, for example, that the average British man has a waist size measuring 39in, and yet American Apparel? spiritual home of anyone hoping they might be even the teensiest bit hip? doesn't sell its signature Slim Slack trouser with a waistband larger than 30in.